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GJ06 CAO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,117 mi
Last recorded143,117 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 CAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 143,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 131,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 117,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 99,871 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE,SECURE A.S.A.P.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE HANGER READY TO SNAP OFF. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 99,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE,SECURE A.S.A.P.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE HANGER READY TO SNAP OFF. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,372 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear Tyres 10 years old

Fail 21 Oct 2020 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear Tyres 10 years old

Fail 19 Oct 2020 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,252 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,851 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,554 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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GJ06 CAO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ06 CAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ06 CAO registered?

GJ06 CAO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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